Buffon agent, Martina, is critical with coach Del Neri, who said: "Between Gigi and Pazzini, I'd rather go for Pazzini". Martina replied: "Del Neri's comment was unwanted. If I were the club, I'd fine him".

Del Neri tried to minimise the controversy after the match against Lazio: "I have no problem with Gigi. He knows that the group is more important."